Religious freedom abuse worst in Muslim countries, new report shows

The 15 most intolerant countries, identified as "countries of particular concern" (CPCs), cited in this year's report are: Burma, China, Egypt, Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan,..

Pakistan: Christian homes burned down amidst blasphemy accusations

As many as 100 properties are said to have been burnt today as a mob of thousands targeted the Christian-majority area of Joseph Colony, Badami Bagh, Lahore. The violence was reportedly triggered..

Iranian Christians to go on trial

Five members of the Church of Iran are to go on trial next week on charges of disturbing public order, Christian Solidarity Worldwide has learned. The trial will be held on Sunday at the..

Four Christians charged with blasphemy to be heard in high court, prayers urged

Release partners have requested urgent prayer for four Christians involved in blasphemy cases due to be heard at the High Court in Lahore today. Judges are scheduled today to hear final arguments..

Christian women remember persecuted sisters in vigil

Christian women from across the UK staged a vigil in London at the weekend for their sisters around the world who are suffering for their faith. The focus of the vigil was a Nigerian Christian..

Four churches targeted in attempted firebombings in Indonesia

Three men threw Molotov cocktails at two churches in Makassar, the provincial capital, in the early hours of 10 February. The front door and sign of the Toraja Mamassa Church of Jordan..